Written by Reuters
Written by Reuters
The Australian dollar popped higher on Tuesday after the country's central bank held interest rates steady as expected while sounding a hawkish note on inflation.
The Australian dollar was at a 10-month high against the greenback and set for the best week since April.
Gold prices rose to a record high on Monday, breaking through a key $3,600 level.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday took the unprecedented action of firing Lisa Cook, over claims of mortgage borrowing impropriety.
Japanese shares slid the most in almost four months on Monday, as concerns mounted over the U.S. economy and a potential upheaval in domestic politics.